Chapter 10: Q9. (page 214)
What is the central economic idea humorously illustrated in the Last Word 鈥淭opplingDominoes鈥? How does the central idea relate to economic recessions, on the one hand, and vigorous economic expansions, on the other?
Short Answer
The central economic idea illustrated in 鈥楾oppling Dominoes鈥 is the multiplier effect. The multiplier effect increases the effect of an initial increase or decrease in aggregate spending components in multiple cycles, spreading the effect on other components and resulting in greater changes in income. This causes an economy to suffer from recession or enjoy economic expansion.

